Duchess of Cornwall Camilla breaks leg while hillwalking in Scotland

LONDON – Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, was left with a broken leg after she slipped while hillwalking in Scotland, revealed the Clarence House.

The 62-year-old wife of Prince Charles suffered a twisted fracture of her left fibula … Read more >>.

Malaysian man splashes acid on wife over sex snub

KUALA LUMPUR – A man in Malaysia splashed acid on his wife just because she refused to have sex with him on Wednesday.

Although they live in the same house in Felda Bukit Sagu 2, the couple are in the process of a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Malaysian man splashes acid on wife over sex snub.

15 more militants killed in fresh military operation in FATA

PESHAWAR – At least 15 militants were killed by Pakistani security forces in a fresh military operation in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) restive Orakzai Agency.

According to reports, extremists targeted a check post in Bezoti area following which security forces …. Read the original article  : 15 more militants killed in fresh military operation in FATA.

Pak leaders hail passage of ‘historic’ constitutional amendment bill in National Assembly

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s political leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif have hailed the passage of the 18th Constitutional Amendment bill in the National Assembly.

In his message, Zardari said the approval of the bill showed the ‘wisdom’ and … Read more >>.

J-K govt employees strike enters sixth day

SRINAGAR – The strike by the Jammu and Kashmir Government employees entered its sixth day today, disrupting normal life across the state.

The strike has aggravated the sufferings of general public.
The employees have given a ‘Secretariate Chalo’ call on April 12 and will court arrest on that day.
The … Original article on : J-K govt employees strike enters sixth day.

Self-styled guru accused of raping seven women in UK

LONDON – A self-styled guru, Michael Lyons, who claims to have worked with the Dalai Lama, raped seven women in UK after seducing them with his luxurious lifestyle over a ten-year period, a court was told.

Lyons, who used the name Mohan Singh, had a penthouse … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Self-styled guru accused of raping seven women in UK.

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden dating bikini model?

LONDON – Prince Carl Philip, who is second in line to the Swedish throne, is said to be in a relationship with a glamour model, who posed topless with a python wrapped around her body.

Philip, 30, had broken off his decade-long relationship with PR executive Emma Pernald after he … Read more >>>.

Asian media influence must match economic clout: Chinese official

BEIJING – Li Changchun, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has said Asian media should increase their influence to match the growing economic clout of the continent.

Changchun was addressing a meeting with representatives of Asia … Original article on : Asian media influence must match economic clout: Chinese official.

Security tight as mourners gather for funeral for prominent South African white supremacist

South African white supremacist to be laid to rest

VENTERSDORP, South Africa – Men in camouflage with pistols at their waists and little girls in their Sunday best were gathering in northwestern South Africa for the funeral of a prominent white supremacist killed in what has been described as a wage dispute with two young black … Original article on : Security tight as mourners gather for funeral for prominent South African white supremacist.

From London, Israeli journalist wanted in military whistleblower case defends his reporting

Israeli writer defends his whistleblower articles

JERUSALEM – An Israeli journalist who has fled to London to avoid questioning by authorities in his country is defending his publication of secret army documents that led to espionage charges against a former soldier.
Uri Blau, an investigative reporter for the Haaretz daily, says his life has become like a … Read more »».

Animals fed ice-cream in Coimbatore Zoo to beat the heat

COIMBATORE – Animals residing in the Coimbatore zoo being fed ice creams, watermelons, and other citrus fruits to help them beat the heat.

“We are facing so may problems regarding heat stroke…for that…to maintain the animals and also the birds…to keep them cool, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Animals fed ice-cream in Coimbatore Zoo to beat the heat.

Tourists throng Kashmir’s Pahalgam region

SRINAGAR – Tourists are arriving in large numbers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region to beat the heat.

Hotel and guesthouse-owners, pony-owners and even small-time shopkeepers are hoping that they can do brisk business this year.
“I really thank God for this. Five-ten years ago, tourists used to from 15th … Read more : Tourists throng Kashmir’s Pahalgam region.

Vadodara hit by three crude bomb explosions

VADODARA – A series of three crude bombs exploded in an under-construction building in Gujarat’s Vadodara District today.

According to sources, the explosions occurred around 3.30 am. in the building located in Darbar Chokdi.
There were no casualties reported in the incident. (ANI)
… Read : Vadodara hit by three crude bomb explosions.

China wants 20 percent of global space market by 2015

XICHANG – China aims to snatch 20 percent of the world’s space business by 2015, Xinhua quoted the president of the nation’s sole satellite launch contractor, as saying on Thursday.

The expected use of high thrust satellite launch vehicles in 2015 will meet … Read this article on Gaea Times at : China wants 20 percent of global space market by 2015.

Reports about Altaf Hussain being ill ‘baseless’, ‘unfounded’: MQM

KARACHI – The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has rejected reports regarding its chief Altaf Hussain being seriously ill as ‘baseless’ and ‘unfounded.’

Senior MQM leader, Mustafa Azizabadi, said Hussain’s health in fine and he has been attending …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Post-START treaty, US to confront threat of terrorists acquiring nukes

WASHINGTON – After inking a revised START Treaty with Russia in Prague, US President Barack Obama has said that his administration will redouble efforts to stop the threat of nuclear materials from falling into the hands of terror groups like Al Qaeda [..] Read the original article: here.

Dantewada attack: I take full responsibility, the buck stops with me, says Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – Accepting moral responsibility for Tuesday’s Maoist attack in Dantewada district, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said the buck stops with him in so far as the incident is concerned.

“Since last few days, many (media) have been … Read more »».

US to send Qatar diplomat who set fire to his shoe back

WASHINGTON – The United States has told the Qatar Government that it would declare diplomat Mohammed Al-Madadi persona non grata if Qatar did not remove him from U.S. territory for setting fire to his shoe on a flight to Denver.

Al-Madadi caused mid-air panic after he smoked a … Original article on : US to send Qatar diplomat who set fire to his shoe back.

Taiwan singer hits all the right notes as YouTube clip goes viral

Taiwan singer conjures up Susan Boyle comparisons

TAIPEI, Taiwan – As a younger man, Taiwan’s Lin Yu-chun sang for hours on end, trying to get his mind off the sneers he endured because of his portly figure.
The round-faced soprano with the bowl haircut never imagined his voice would one day transform him into an international sensation.
But …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

India, US to have talks on security concerns: Roemer

BHUBANESWAR – US Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer has said that both New Delhi and Washington would be sharing their views on common security concerns in the coming few days.

Speaking to the media here on Thursday Roemer said: “We …. Source  : Gaea News Network.